Throttle Assistant Thingy

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  1. In my own world

    In my own world Senior Member

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    Bought one of these things. Can see how it works and think it will be a godsend on a long trip taking the strain off my wrist. But i can also see it may be dangerous. How could i shut the throttle down fast if needed? Do you use one and what are your thoughts about these?
    Can't see what help this would have on an electric car.


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  2. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    Its just a way to hold the throttle with your wrist, to rest your fingers.
    Move your wrist and the throttle springs closed.
    I think it must have been auto translated by gogle.
     
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  3. In my own world

    In my own world Senior Member

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    When you remove the wrists, you have to remove your fingers off the grip as well. My hands, glove size L are too wide to hold the grips safety with this thingy fitted on. Yet another £2.14 in the bin.
     
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  4. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    I used one of these,
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    I should have bought this one
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    cos the plastic stretched and it couldnt grip the throttle any more.
     
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  5. In my own world

    In my own world Senior Member

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    Years ago i had an ex Kent police R80RT which had a small sprung thumb wheel fitted into the throttle housing. Simple idea. You could set it gently only just gripping the throttle cable wheel but shut it off easily.
     
  6. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    I have used one of these on my thunderbird and previous bikes, they are brilliant on long runs. Never had any problems with it.
    Wessa
     
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  7. In my own world

    In my own world Senior Member

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    If anyone sees one on the road A27/A31 towards Dorset next week. You will know it didn't work for me
     
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  8. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    If it’s a cruise control gadget you’re after try www.kaoko.com
    They aren’t cheap, but they are good quality.
     
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  9. freck

    freck Elite Member

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    That looks nice and neat but will it work with bar end mirrors? :confused:
     
  10. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    Apparently they do have one that fits with bar end mirrors, but it’s even more expensive o_O
     
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  11. Havit

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    #11 Havit, Jun 18, 2019
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    I have one too on the GTR1400, Why Cruise control isnt on all big bikes is beyond me ...
     
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  12. Eastbournemark

    Eastbournemark Proud Snowflake

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    Here’s a picture of a KAOKO on my T120. Worked well.

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  13. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    I’ve been running these for well over a year / 9000 miles now. Wouldn’t be without them. Becomes second nature to swing the throttle one away from you so it’s out of the way whilst bimbling around town etc. Helps enormously with pins & needles, especially on a cafe racer.

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  14. freck

    freck Elite Member

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    How come you’ve got one on the left bar Ken? :rolleyes:
     
  15. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    Didn’t know the Thruxton came with twin throttles. :D
     
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  16. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    I get pins & needles in both hands, long rides with body weight on the palms of your hands causes this problem. These allow you to use the heel of your hand when you feel you need to, such a simple solution to a very common problem
     
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  17. Retired Phil

    Retired Phil Well-Known Member

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    :imp:Lol i was gonna ask the same question. Why on clutch side? Nevermind, must be cause they ride on the other side , i guess.
     
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  18. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    For a couple of euros each, why wouldn’t you
     
  19. Retired Phil

    Retired Phil Well-Known Member

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    Lol i was gonna ask the same question. Why on clutch side? Nevermind, must be cause they ride on the other side , i guess. And to reply to both gizmos, the first on is called Cramp Buster and it does work. The second one i also have, bought it many years ago from the Asian guy who first invented it. It was a prototype and really worked. Alas, i have no ides where either is now. I play a lot of racquetball and my wrist never gets cramped or tired.
     
  20. Ken walburn

    Ken walburn Noble Member

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    Are you sure it’s the racquetball?
     
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